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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 265.32 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 265.32 and 123 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 265.32 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/265.32 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 265.32 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 32,634.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,634.36/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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